1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
We have done a Labryrinth project,a Mythololgy project,and a religon project.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
A long process to find informationon a subject.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
The labyrinth project was a succes because I had a good group. Teacher Response March 15
Do you enjoy the research process? Your grade is 10/10. Mrs D
2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Fri, Mar 16)
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
yes it helped me find a good topic 3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Fri, Mar 16)
1. Topic:knights
2. Why you chose it:it seemed to be very interesting
3. What you already know about your topic:They were warriors back in the medieval times Teacher Response March 16
Your grade is 20/20. 4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (due Tue, Mar 20)
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Fat question: What were the lives of Knights like?
Skinny questions: What was the training like? What are the main points in a Knights childhood? What was battle like for the knights? Was jousting a main part of being a Knight? Were they looked upon as great people? What are some legends of the Knights?
- Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Tue, Mar 20)
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped me organize all my questions. I found it easy to get my fat question. Teacher Response March 20 - You will develop more skilly questions during your research. 20/20. 6 - Search Log (due Wed, Mar 21)
1. What have I learned today? I learned about a Knights armor.
2. What problems have I had? I have had no problems in my reseach. I have been able to find everthing easily
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next? I will find out more about knights in battle Teacher Response March 21 - I hope everything keeps going well. 10/10. 7 - Search Log (due Thur, Mar 22)
1. What have I learned today? King Arthur was based upon a real person.
2. What problems have I had? I haven't found a good book yet.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will look harder next time.
4. What will I do next? Research a little more on King Arthur. Teacher Response March 22 - I have a book in my room you can borrow. 10/10.
3/22/07
I have delevoped a new skinny question: What was chivalry? 8 - Search Log (due Fri, Mar 23)
1. What have I learned today? chivalry
2. What problems have I had? none
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? n/a
4. What will I do next? learn more about chivaly
Entry 1-March 14,2007
1. What are some of the previous research projects you have done?
We have done a Labryrinth project,a Mythololgy project,and a religon project.
2. Based on these projects, what does research mean to you?
A long process to find informationon a subject.
3. Describe one of your research successes or failures. Why was the experience positive or negative?
The labyrinth project was a succes because I had a good group.
Teacher Response March 15
Do you enjoy the research process? Your grade is 10/10. Mrs D
2 - Reflection on Webbing Process (due Fri, Mar 16)
1. I think the webbing process helped/did not help me find a topic because:
yes it helped me find a good topic
3 - Why I Chose This Topic and What I Know About My Topic (due Fri, Mar 16)
1. Topic:knights
2. Why you chose it:it seemed to be very interesting
3. What you already know about your topic:They were warriors back in the medieval times
Teacher Response March 16
Your grade is 20/20.
4 - Pre-Notetaking Activity - in class (due Tue, Mar 20)
1. Brainstorm a list of questions related to your topic.
Fat question: What were the lives of Knights like?
Skinny questions: What was the training like? What are the main points in a Knights childhood? What was battle like for the knights? Was jousting a main part of being a Knight? Were they looked upon as great people? What are some legends of the Knights?
- Reflections on Pre-Notetaking - for homework (due Tue, Mar 20)
1. Describe how the pre-notetaking sheet helped you find both focus for your topic and research questions to investigate. Did you find it easy or difficult to create a fat question from your ideas?
It helped me organize all my questions. I found it easy to get my fat question.
Teacher Response March 20 - You will develop more skilly questions during your research. 20/20.
6 - Search Log (due Wed, Mar 21)
1. What have I learned today? I learned about a Knights armor.
2. What problems have I had? I have had no problems in my reseach. I have been able to find everthing easily
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)?
4. What will I do next? I will find out more about knights in battle
Teacher Response March 21 - I hope everything keeps going well. 10/10.
7 - Search Log (due Thur, Mar 22)
1. What have I learned today? King Arthur was based upon a real person.
2. What problems have I had? I haven't found a good book yet.
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? I will look harder next time.
4. What will I do next? Research a little more on King Arthur.
Teacher Response March 22 - I have a book in my room you can borrow. 10/10.
3/22/07
I have delevoped a new skinny question: What was chivalry?
8 - Search Log (due Fri, Mar 23)
1. What have I learned today? chivalry
2. What problems have I had? none
3. How will I overcome the problem(s)? n/a
4. What will I do next? learn more about chivaly